DSR PSC-12500A Owner's Manual page 21

PROBLEM
Short or no start cycle
when cranking engine.
Charger will not turn on
when properly connected.
The battery is connected
and the charger is on, but
is not charging.
The measured current is
much lower than what was
selected.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Drawing more amps than
the charger can provide .
Failure to wait 3 minutes
(180 seconds) between
cranks.
Clips are not making a
good connection.
AC cord and/or extension
cord is loose.
No power at receptacle.
The charger may be over-
heated.
Battery may be severely
discharged.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Clips are not making a
good connection.
The charger is in tester
mode not charge mode.
The charger reached the
maximum voltage and is
reducing the current.
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REASON/SOLUTION
Crank time varies with the
amount of current drawn.
If cranking draws more
amps than the charger can
provide, crank time may be
less than 3 seconds.
Wait 3 minutes of rest time
before the next crank.
Check for poor connection
at battery and frame.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose
fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or
circuit breaker supplying AC
outlet.
The thermal protector may
have tripped and needs a
little longer to reset. Make
sure the charger vents are
not blocked. Wait and try
again.
On a severely discharged
battery, charge for 10 to
15 minutes in the highest
charge rate to help assist in
cranking.
Check for open fuse or
circuit breaker supplying AC
outlet.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose
fitting plug.
Check for poor connection
at battery and frame. Make
sure connecting points are
clean. Rock clips back and
forth for a better connection.
Press the Charge Rate but-
ton to activate charging and
select a charge rate.
No problem, this is a normal
condition.'